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HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the hon. Gentleman, my friend from the Health and Social Care Committee, on which we have had many good and fruitful discussions, but I disagree with him on this point.…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillCommunities in Cornwall, Dorset and Devon, in common with many in London, have experience of the overnight stay and tourist economy, and of the impact on local communities. They…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI wholeheartedly agree that that is an issue. As my hon. Friend points out, the short-term let sector is included in the amendment, although I do not think that the amendment will…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy hon. Friend describes perfectly the impacts that we see. Even in outer London and Hillingdon, we see the impact of the short-term let sector. We see it near Heathrow, which is…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI certainly agree. The costs that result from the visitor economy are not adequately met by the tax revenue for local authorities or mayoral authorities.24 Nov 2025 Bills sponsored (1)